Need a late registration tipper in a hurry? Got to have insulation and tarmac chutes? It looks like MAC’s Truck Sales has the answer – they claim to have the largest stock of 7.5 to 18 tonne tippers in the UK. Check out the MAC’S Trucks inventory on our sister site, Truckpages. In the news…

Bauma 2025 will host the world premiere of Bobcat’s new 1-2 t mini excavators and the latest upgrade of the E88 mini excavator, the top-of-the-range model in Europe. Bobcat will also demonstrate how it is bringing its new technologies to the jobsite of the future. From the RogueX and RogueX2 autonomous loader concepts, the TL25.60e…

National civil engineering firm MV Kelly has announced a landmark £11 million, two-year fleet deal with Thwaites distributor BTE Plant Sales. This agreement marks the return of Thwaites dumpers to its fleet, supporting the company’s continued expansion in the residential housebuilding groundworks sector. The deal includes a range of Thwaites dumpers, from the 3-tonne forward…

Komatsu has announced the launch of one new 4-tonne skid steer loader and one new 5-tonne compact track loader at bauma 2025 in Munich, Germany. The new compact track loader prototype and skid steer loader prototype join the “dash 8” range to deliver unbeatable customer values to the loader sector. They are specifically focused on…

Fresh fruit and vegetable wholesaler GT Produce has added four Toyota Tonero LPG Forklifts to its operation via Asset Alliance Group’s General Asset Finance division. The Leeds-based business has seen a significant increase in deliveries since the pandemic and upgraded its road fleet last year to meet this demand with five MAN curtainside rigid trucks….

Komatsu has revealed an upgraded line of mini excavators. The updated lineup incorporates several new features designed to improve safety, operator comfort, and versatility.  “We’re excited to introduce the updated generation of our mini excavators,” said Emanuele Viel, group manager for compact line. “We listened to our customers and focused on enhancing the features that…

Komatsu Europe has revealed the details of three new demolition attachments to add to their existing range. These include an all new static pulveriser, rotating pulveriser and demolition crusher. The new demolition attachments  achieve short cycle times by using large hydraulic components for maximized oil flow and a custom-made speed valve. On the mechanical side,…

European plant and tool hire company BOELS Rental has placed its biggest ever order with JCB as it invests in a new machine fleet worth £65 million (€78 million). Netherlands-based BOELS Rental has ordered more than 700 machines including tracked and wheeled excavators, wheeled loading shovels, Loadall telescopic handlers, rotating telescopic handlers, electric scissor lifts…

JCB will unveil a brand new electric micro excavator at the Executive Hire Show – the 8008E CTS. Joining the JCB E-TECH range of electric products with zero emissions at point of use, this new 1.0-tonne machine shares its structure, bodywork and dig-end with the conventional diesel-powered 8008 CTS and has the same control lever…

Komatsu has announced the new WA700 wheel loader, engineered with increased levels of safety and productivity, exceptional durability, and impeccable environmental credentials. Working from customers’ input, Komatsu identified that safety, cost per tonne produced, CO2 emission, maximising uptime, and operator well-being were the key concerns of customers. These insights were integral to the development process,…

A civil engineering and groundworks contractor has bought one of the first JCB DualDrive backhoe loaders in Scotland. Purchased by Greenlaw-based B&K Hume Groundworks from dealer Scot JCB, the brand new 4CX Pro DualDrive machine has been bedecked in unique pearlescent orange paintwork designed to catch the sunlight. DualDrive feature allows the operator to drive…

On February 1st, 2025, the changing manufacturing standard EN474 2022: part 1 & 6 came into effect. Thwaites has worked with its distributors and customers and can confirm the solutions that are now available to ensure contractors and hirers remain safe and compliant. By way of reminder of the changing standard refers to: Part 1:…

Any business involved in road building and repair should take a look at the range of trucks on this week’s front cover. From DAF Hot Boxes to Volvo Johnston sweepers to tipper grabs and tri-axle low loaders, Williams Truck Centre have you covered. Check out their stock online at www.williamstruckcentre.com Check out the news pages…

JCB has celebrated a major machine milestone with the production of its one millionth Backhoe Loader. The first JCB Backhoe rolled off the production line in Rocester, Staffordshire in 1953. Called the Mark One, it brought the new wonder of hydraulic power to construction equipment for the first time. In the first full year of…

Cross Civils & Construction Services, based in Aberfeldy in Perthshire, Scotland has purchased a new Develon DA30-7 articulated dump truck (ADT). The new ADT is the first from Develon at the company and was supplied by Castle Douglas-based James Gordon Ltd (Gordons), the new Authorised Dealer for the whole of Scotland for Develon, formerly Doosan…

A leading road surfacing specialist has purchased the first new JCB CT430-140 compaction model to roll off the production line. Purchased by Royston, Hertfordshire-based North Herts Surfacing, the brand new tandem vibratory roller is already in action on local authority highways maintenance contracts for Ringway Jacobs on Essex highways and EST in Hertfordshire. North Herts…

With limited yard space and 190 acres of steep, exposed terrain on his hillside farm in Cookstown, Northern Ireland, David Lennox faced a challenge – how to improve efficiency through mechanisation. “Being a small farm, we don’t have the luxury of lots of generous animal housing, and what we do have, is fairly low and…

Mecalac has launched a new range of wheel excavator loaders, the 12-Series, comprising the 12MSX, 12MTX and 12MRX models. Conceived, designed and manufactured in the company’s Annecy plant in France, the 12-Series features the most compact excavators in the world. It stands out for its unique wheel excavator loader concept, which offers versatility combined with…

This week’s magazine sees Walker Plant Services demonstrating their specialism of Volvo ADT Dumpers on the inside front cover. This includes used machinery sales plus refurbished and used parts sales. A reminder of the huge Euro Auctions sale taking place in Leeds on 22nd-25th January where there will be thousands of items of plant for…

As a New Year dawns, the first dumper deal of 2025 is ready for delivery to Aylesbury based contractors Phillip Gollins General Builder Ltd, from Thwaites approved distributor, Shellplant Sales Ltd. This first deal of the year will see eight, 3-tonne hydrostatic, power swivel Thwaites dumpers, join eight Kubota 1.7-tonne mini-excavators, all fitted with Epiroc…